City of Little Rock Winter Preparedness Information

How Residents Will Receive Updates

Residents will be notified of road conditions, service delays, shelter information, and safety updates through:

  • City social media channels:
    @CityLittleRock on Facebook, Instagram, and X
  • LittleRock.gov
  • The City of Little Rock mobile app, available in the App Store and Google Play

Following these channels is the best way to receive real-time information during this weather event.

Winter Safety Tips

To help protect your family and property during extreme cold:

  • Protect pipes: Allow faucets to drip, open cabinet doors under sinks, and insulate exposed pipes.
  • Check on pets: Bring pets indoors when possible. If pets must remain outside, ensure they have adequate shelter, warmth, and water that is not frozen.
  • Limit travel: Avoid unnecessary trips, especially during overnight and early morning hours when conditions are most dangerous.

Public Works Winter Operations

Public Works crews are now operating in winter-storm mode and are working around the clock to treat and clear the City’s nine primary snow routes.

  • 19 vehicles are currently deployed (17 trucks and 2 graders)
  • Crews are working 12-hour shifts, including daytime and overnight operations
  • Priority is given to main routes, emergency corridors, bridges, and hills

Trash & Recycling Service Updates

Due to the MLK holiday, trash pickup is already running one day behind schedule.

  • Friday routes are scheduled for tomorrow
  • The City will make every effort to complete Saturday routes, but weather conditions may impact service

If Saturday routes are delayed, residents will be notified through City social media channels and official press releases.

Police & Fire Operations

The Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) and Little Rock Fire Department (LRFD) are operating under their winter weather response plans.

We are grateful to our first responders for their continued dedication and for always answering the call, regardless of conditions. City leadership strongly encourages residents to stay off the roads whenever possible to allow emergency crews to respond safely and quickly.

If you must drive:

  • Reduce speeds
  • Increase following distance
  • Use extreme caution

Facility & Park Closures

To ensure resident and staff safety, several adjustments have been made:

  • Little Rock Zoo: Closed through Monday so staff can prepare animals for extreme cold. Animal care teams will remain on site throughout the weekend.
  • Vehicle access closed through Tuesday at:
    • Crump Park
    • Meriwether Park
    • Hindman Park
      Pedestrian access will remain open where safe.
  • All park restrooms: Closed until weather conditions improve
  • Rebsamen Park Golf Course & First Tee: Closed; expected to reopen Wednesday, weather permitting

Emergency Shelter Information

Due to the dangerously cold temperatures expected through the weekend and into early next week, the City will activate an emergency warming shelter.

Location: Dunbar Community CenterOpens: Today at 6:00 p.m.Hours: 24-hour shelter, open until further notice

This shelter is open to anyone seeking a warm, dry, and safe place to stay.

  • No ID is required
  • Pets are welcome and will be housed in kennels provided by Little Rock Animal Village